Online Discussion Groups Dealing with Buffalo, NY

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The following are Buffalo New York-related online groups. Some groups are discussion groups where local topics are discussed. Others are for posting items for sale or items wanted. This list does not include adult oriented groups. If you know of a Buffalo, NY group that is not listed here, please send the URL to Max Lent . Because this list is so long, it may be easier to use your browser's "find" option to search for key words.

• Allenstreet.  Buffalo's Allen Street District.  "This Group has been formed as an online meeting place for residents and businesses of the Allen Street district of Buffalo, NY."
• AmherstCP2K.  "Forum for open discussion of Amherst NY. This is an open and un-moderated discussion of public policy issues in the Town of Amherst NY.  Membership is open to anyone by approved subscription.  Any member is free to post messages at any time."
• Auburn Crossroads Block Club.  "A mailing list for the residents of Auburn Crossroads Block Club in Buffalo, NY. Anyone who lives in or near the neighborhood bounded by Ferry, Elmwood, Richmond, and Bidwell is invited to join us."
• Birthing Choices.  "Home Birthing/ Birth Center.  This is a group designed to bring together like-minded individuals who believe in creating options for women. Currently in Buffalo, we have only hospital births and home births. This group will act as a resource for those seeking a home birth experience and for those who want to petition/put some pressure on local medical facilities in order to create a free standing birth center in the Buffalo, Western New York area with all the amenities found in other cities."
• Buffalo Astronomical Association.  "A email group for communications within the BAA membership and friends."
• Buffalo Buy and Sell. "This group is for those in and surrounding the Buffalo & WNY area! Tired of paying fees for selling items at auction? Sick of making weekly trips to the post office to sell your items? Looking for specific items locally and don't want to wait a week or more to get them? Then here is the place to be.
  
  This group is for listing items around your house that you'd like to sell locally. You can post no more than 5 items a day! You must state price and payment methods accepted. Seller posts must state 'For Sale:' in the subject line. 'Item Taken:' when sold or 'Wanted'!"
• BuffaloCB.  "Buffalo Airwaves - Citizen's Band Radio." 
• Buffalo Dykes.  "This Group is for lesbian women only.  No men permitted. The new Buffalo based E-zine "Distaff Online" is currently looking for material for the website's poetry..." 
• Buffalo Friend Finder.  "Hello, this group formed so the nice people of Buffalo and its burbs can meet, chant, and become friends."
• Buffalo Gypsy 2.  "Natives of Buffalo, NY are invited to share pix, links and memories with others including those who still live there. The only requirement for membership is having lived in Buffalo sometime.  Talk Buffalo trash and pride!" 
• Buffalo History.  "Buffalo History is an Internet mailing list intended for discussion of the history of the Buffalo, NY metropolitan area.
  
  Buffalo is a city with a wealth of history. From the early French settlement of Joncaire, the burning of the village by the British during the War of 1812, and the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, Buffalo's history rolls forward like a richly woven tapestry.
  
  Despite the vital role that it played in the opening of the west and in the settlement of the country, Buffalo's history is often under-appreciated and neglected, and frequently buried beneath a veneer of surface parking lots, industrial decay and big box drugstores.
  
  Discussion and announcements regarding local history, genealogy, folklore, historic preservation, research, libraries, archives, etc. related specifically to the Buffalo, NY metropolitan area are appropriate to this list. Memories of life in Buffalo, of weather, people, businesses, stores, restaurants, and, of course, food are also appropriate."
• Buffalo Issue Alerts.  "Buffalo Issue Alerts is an announcement and discussion list about Buffalo's built environment, including architecture, preservation, demolitions, traffic, walkability, neighborhood issues, block club projects, city planning, urban design, land use, environmental concerns, economic development, and governance.
  Discussion is limited to built environment-related events, meetings, hearings, projects, issues, or concerns within the city limits of Buffalo, NY, though the members may post articles about other places if they make clear the relevance to Buffalo."
• Buffalo Lifestyles.  "Buffalo, NY is a city of closely tied politics and business that is virtually controlled from the top down. It is very difficult to find unfiltered publicly accessible forums in order to criticize anything that goes on within either sector - even on the Internet. You can email their local web pages, of course, but that doesn't allow you to find or connect with others. There is no voice of individuality within Buffalo.
  
  This is meant to provide some kind of publicly accessible forum, for want of others. Do you want to say something critical about The Buffalo News without relying on The Buffalo News to make it known? Do it here. Do you want to say something similar about News Channels 2, 4, 7, etc.? Speak here. Do the same for anything relating to the Buffalo area, whether it be the aforementioned local fixtures, an editor, a commentator, the Mayor, a school, a store, ...an idiot in the DMV - whatever."
• Buffalo Love - A crazy love for Buffalo, NY.  "i love buffalo.  so should you." 
• Buffalo Poetry Corner - Buffalo's own Poetry Club.  "This club was designed for the deep thinkers of society in Buffalo, NY to post their own thoughts in the form of poetry and short stories. Post anything! Goth, Death, Love, whatever you like, let's read it!"  
• Buffalo Shelter Volunteers.  "This group is for volunteers at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter to share information about the animals, events and other issues pertaining to the shelter."
• Buffalo "So much things to say."  "This group is to provide a forum for people that lives in Buffalo and those who have moved away.  Everyone is welcome to join.  Let us make a difference."
• Buffalo Stories.  "Growing up in Buffalo---a nostalgic oral history...Hopefully, people who have grown up in and around Buffalo, NY will share nostalgic life experiences as to what it was like in Buffalo during their time there..."
• Buffalo Suburbian.  "Not all the fun is jus in buffalo..chat with people with the same interests as you in your local area. this is a seriously kickin' place to chat and chill."
• BuffaloToday.net.  "New Online Community for Buffalo & WNY
  
  Join us at www.BuffaloToday.net. We’re a brand new online community forum dedicated to all things Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. Do you have a complaint or praise, political opinion, or a story to share?
  Maybe you just want to discuss something about Buffalo or find out the latest happenings? Whether you live here now,or did in the past, we'd love to have you! Stop by today and register then start posting! We’re looking for members who love to post and share their views."
• Buffalo's Waterfront.  "Mission Statement: To foster formation of a diverse regional coalition whose purpose is to encourage waterfront access and development by creating a permanent mandate until the job is done."
• Buffalo West Side.  "A place where residents can discuss how to improve our neighborhoods, business districts, and quality of life."
• Canisius Club - A place to talk about Canisius College. "This was created for Canisius College students, grads and anyone who wants to talk about issues of college life in sunny Buffalo, NY."

• Former Buffalonians.  "Did you use to live in Buffalo, NY ? Niagria Falls, NY? How about any part of Western New York State? Let's talk about the past and the future. Are you still upset over the Wide Right shot in Super Bowl 25? Did you leave for a better job? Throw out a subject and let's discuss."
• Freecycle Buffalo.  "The Worldwide Freecycle Network is open to all individuals who want to 'recycle' that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Some constraints: everything posted must be free, and we ask that members keep WANTED posts to an absolute minimum. Create community, cut down on waste, and make someone happier!"
• Gay black teens in Buffalo.  "This group is for black gay teens in buffalo and the surrounding area. if u wanna chat and get hard this is the place for u."  
• Gay Buffalo Teens.  "Gay Buffalo Teens - A place for gay buffalo teens to meet." 
• Girls Night Out Buffalo.  Not a Dating Site.  "We welcome men and women who want to have a good, old-fashioned "girls night out". Inspired by a good friend of mine, Ann, I created a group to meet people to hang out with. Belly laughs welcome. However, the catch is that you must leave the onus and aggravation of finding a mate at the doorstep.  There's a shared calendar which we invite you to use. Any one is welcome to attend our events."  
• Growing up in Lovejoy Buffalo, NY 14206. "If you grew up in Lovejoy area in the 60's 70's ect, this group is for You, come on in an share stories, from Louie's soda bar to Pizza John's to Jake from the lovjoy show...post message , pics, and meet old friends..." 
• Lackawanna New York.  "This is a group for all of Lackawanna, past and presnet to get back in touch, share stories of the old days and maybe find some old friends in the process. Good luck to all and have fun. Paul Melo Seattle Washington."
• Larkin Soap Company Collectors.  "This group is for anyone interested in the Larkin Soap Company of Buffalo, NY (1875-1962). If you collect Larkin Items, Buffalo Pottery or have an interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, this is your forum for discussion and to get to know others with the same interest."
• Latin Buffalo.  "This group is for all Hispanics living in Buffalo."
• Librarians Association, BECPL.  "The Librarians Association is the bargaining unit representing the librarians of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library in Buffalo, NY, and is an affiliate of New York State United Teachers.
  Please Note: To join this group, you must be a librarian employed by BECPL or a retired librarian formerly employed by BECPL, and you must supply a private (not work) email address. No exceptions."
• Lower Park Block Club.  "Designed to spread news to and among residents of Park Street between Virginia and Allen Streets in Buffalo, NY ."
• Meet people in Buffalo.  "Looking to meet fellow Buffalonians? Leave us a message who you are, what you are, hobbies, interests, you know that sort of thing."
• Only Singles In Western NY.  "A Real Place For Western NY Singles."
• Orchard Park High School class of 1963.  "This group is made up of members, loved ones and friends of the graduating class of 1963 from Orchard Park High School. The listserv is being created so that members may stay in touch, send messages, pictures and updates to each other. The list is private." 
• Preservation Coalition Board of Trustees.  "A mailing list for the exclusive use of members of the board of the Preservation Coalition of Erie County, Buffalo, NY." 
• Rick James' Dealer Fan Club.  "Official Fan Club of the Buffalo rock band Rick James' Dealer! Here you will find band info, up coming show dates, pictures, and much more!" 
• Stonewall Democrats of WNY News. "Stonewall Democrats of WNY, the GLBT Democratic Political Voice in WNY, works to advocate for gay and lesbian issues and concerns within the local Democratic Party and working to increase the participation of the gay and lesbian community in the local Democratic Party. Stonewall Democrats of WNY works with the various county Democratic committees to advance the participation of gay and lesbian Democrats in the local Democratic Party. Stonewall Democrats is affiliated with the NYS Stonewall Democrats (aka NYS Federation of Gay Lesbian Democratic Clubs) and National Stonewall Democrats."
• SUNY-buffalo-current · University at Buffalo Students.  "The informal channel of communication amongst Current and Prospective Indian Students at UB (everyone is welcome though). Those who wish to join the group are requested to give a brief introduction about themself (year, dept, grad/undergrad etc.)." 
• Unionboard.  "The Board of Directors of the Librarians' Association of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library."
• Vegan Food Bank of Western New York. "This group is for the volunteers of the Vegan Food Bank of WNY to discuss ongoing and planned activities."
• Viva La Buffalo.  "Welcome to Viva La Buffalo! This group has been established as a group for everything Buffalo and all of Western New York. This group is for recommending your favorite establishments, advising of specials found throughout the area, asking for or offering services, offering sightings of items, whatever you like! You can even chat about an event or place of business. This group will be the ideal place to find or ask anything about our area."
• What's Up! magazine.  "Want to know what's up in Buffalo Niagara? What's Up! magazine brings you occasional updates of the best things to see and do in Western New York through this yahoogroup! What's Up! can be reached at 716-634-4795, or by email at whatsupmag@adelphia.net."
• WNY consumer health issues.  "WNY consumer health issues will be especially devoted to the concerns of parents navigating the WNY health care system, and searching for the best, most current medical treatment and therapies for chronically ill or developmentally challenged children. We are particularly interested in the results of recent research and putting such findings into sound medical practice and providing such help to our children.
  
  However, we will also address consumer advocacy issues with regard to concerns about the quality of health care in corporate health care, limitation in health care choices/out-of-network physicians available in WNY as well as the ways in which health insurance limits our health care choices or promotes substandard care. This is a supportive environment in which to express frustrations and concerns as well as a grassroots sounding board in which to address how to make our local health care system more responsive to patients as consumers, or aid those stepping out of network in their search for answers.
  
  This is a sounding board for parents and consumer advocates. Readers are responsible for seeking out their own professional answers to legal and medical questions. Opinions expressed here are for discussion, brainstorming, and political activism purposes only."
• WNY Welfare Task Force.  "The WNY Welfare Task Force is a coalition of different area organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting the rights of those most affected by the devastating and ongoing cuts in welfare and other public services."
• WOW Women on Wheels.  "A group of women who meet one per month for fun, food and friendship (and sometimes exercise)."  
• Your Neighborhood Publication.  "Your Neighborhood Publication is a print advertisement delivered to Amherst/Williamsville homes, but its message board is open to everyone of WNY. Talk about local events in the community, movies and restaurants, and more with the neighbors of your community. You can also access our website that offers online coupons for your favorite WNY places!"